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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 20.60 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 20.60 and 14.23 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 20.60 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/20.60 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 20.60 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.11/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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